Dryers are simpler than most appliances, which is good news: the usual failures are wear parts that a technician can often replace in one visit. Below are the companies within reach of Siesta Key, sorted by how closely they match dryer work, then by distance and public ratings.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Siesta Key
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Siesta Key. Other nearby bases include Sarasota (40). Distances run up to about 9 miles. Of those, 12 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. The closest is Appliance Repair | QuickCall Service, about 1.1 miles away. Rated companies nearby average 4.8 stars across 35 businesses.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Listing Saturday hours | 41 |
|---|---|
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 20 |
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 1.1, 2.1, 2.5 |
| List dryer or washer & dryer work | 18 |
| Repair companies inside 30 miles | 60 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Siesta Key list: Mr. Appliance of Manatee County & N. Sarasota (8.5 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.8 stars from 778 reviews, lists Saturday hours); APPLIANCE REPAIR TEODOR IN SARASOTA (4.2 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 94 reviews, lists Saturday hours); SRQ Appliance Repair (4.0 miles away, based in Sarasota, 5.0 stars from 193 reviews, lists Saturday hours); GOFIX Appliance (6.4 miles away, based in Sarasota, 4.9 stars from 113 reviews, lists Saturday hours).
Dryer Problems Worth a Service Call
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Outside of the cabinet gets unusually hot
- Squealing, thumping or grinding while it runs
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Siesta Key
How a Dryer Service Call Usually Goes in Siesta Key
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Clean the vent pipe roughly once a year, or sooner if loads start taking longer to dry; a lint removal service can do this. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
Swap plastic or foil accordion-style dryer ducts for rigid or corrugated semi-rigid metal duct, since flexible plastic and foil trap lint and crush or kink more easily. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission - Overheated Clothes Dryers Can Cause Fires
Dryer exhaust must go outdoors, never into an attic, crawlspace or other building cavity; ventless dryers with a condensate drain are the exception. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Most dryer repairs involve a modest part and an hour or so of labor. Reference ranges from published cost guides:
- Gas valve coil replacement (gas dryer): $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drive motor replacement: $250–$450 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Thermostat replacement: $100–$260 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Dryer not heating (repair by symptom): $80–$420 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
A dryer that keeps needing repairs despite regular maintenance is usually cheaper to replace. Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
What Siesta Key Owners Should Know
Most dryer calls in Siesta Key come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Florida's construction licensing guidance says that paid work such as installing a dishwasher connected to drinking water or replacing a water heater requires a licensed contractor, and that a local business tax receipt or certificate of competency may also apply; it does not describe a separate state appliance repair license. Source: DBPR License Requirements and Exemptions (Construction Industry Licensing Board), posted by Columbia County
In Florida, you can check a license with the DBPR Verify a License (MyFloridaLicense.com) or report a problem to the Florida Attorney General, Office of Citizen Services / Consumer Protection.
How to Choose a Dryer Technician Near Siesta Key
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
- What guarantee do you give on parts and labor?
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Siesta Key, FL
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Write down the model and serial number from the label inside the dryer door and describe exactly what happens when you press Start. It saves a Siesta Key technician a trip for parts.